2019 Buick Encore
US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
The 2019 Buick Encore is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 1.4 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
20V668000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…
Reported October 29, 2020. View on NHTSA
18V774000: AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at…
Reported November 1, 2018. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 4, 2026
Data verified: November 4, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2019 Buick Encore have?
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Buick Encore?
Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2019 Buick Encore front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD.
Are there recalls for the 2019 Buick Encore?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.